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2024 FISHERY AUDIT REVEALS ONLY 35% OF WILD FISH ARE HEALTHY

The eighth annual Fishery Audit evaluates the state of Canada’s wild fisheries, tracking progress, and providing targeted recommendations to meet federal commitments.

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VICTORY: CANADA’S NEWEST MPA!

Canada designates it’s newest, and largest, Marine Protected Area off the coast of British Columbia. Named Tang. ɢwan · ḥačxʷiqak · Tsig̱is, this new MPA will be co-managed by the Haida, Nuu-chah-nulth, Pacheedaht and Quatsino First Nations.

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GOVERNMENT RISKS COD RECOVERY

DFO reopens northern cod fishery after 30 years without a recovery plan, defying scientific advice and modern fisheries policies

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HELP SAVE NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES

Sign the petition to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from threats like entanglements and ship strikes

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WHO WE ARE

Oceana Canada is an independent charity established to restore Canadian oceans to be as healthy, rich and abundant as they once were. Part of the largest international advocacy group focused solely on ocean conservation, our mission is to save the oceans and feed the world.

OUR APPROACH

We lead strategic, directed campaigns that achieve measurable outcomes for the oceans. Oceana Canada leverages law, science, grassroots activism, advocacy and strategic communications to win policy change.

OUR IMPACT

From protecting marine habitat to stopping the shark fin trade, banning single-use plastics and rebuilding abundant fish populations, our victories represent a new hope for the oceans in Canada.


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